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Kayaks

ICAST 2023 Heads Full-Throttle Into Orlando

The annual sportfishing trade show unveils the latest and greatest of new fishing products.

Lynn Burkhead

No Ramp, No Problem for Bass-Fishing Kayakers

One of the joys of fishing from a kayak is easy access to bass-rich waters away from the

Thomas Allen

7 New Fishing Kayaks to Grab Your Attention

We take a detailed look at kayaks designed to put you onto fish in a variety of waters and

Game & Fish Staff

Winter 'Yak Attacks for Big Inshore Hook-Ups

Launch a kayak and fish the Southern backwaters for herded-up redfish, trout and more.

Frank Sargeant

ICAST 2022 Best of Category Winners (Videos)

Here's a video roundup of the best new fishing gear unveiled at ICAST 2022 in Orlando.

Game & Fish Staff

Anglers' Choice Award Opens ICAST Fishing Show to Public

Industry-only trade show asks fishing fans to vote for the 'people's champion' new product.

Game & Fish Staff

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Guns

Field Test: Savage Arms 110 KLYM (and Impulse KLYM)

Two new lightweight rifles—and new suppressors—from Savage Arms are put to the test on

Drew Warden

Shooting: Pros & Cons of Shorter Barrels

Rifles with short barrels are increasingly popular with hunters, but do benefits outweigh

Richard Mann

First Look: Stag Arms Pursuit Bolt Action Rifles

This could be the next rifle to add to your hunting arsenal.

Game & Fish Staff

Range Report: Christensen Arms MHR Hunting Rifle

This bolt gun provides the accuracy of a chassis rifle and the ergonomics of a hunting rifle

Darren Choate

Best New Rifles for Fall Hunting 2023

From long-range rifles for big game to muzzleloaders and rimfires for those seeking other

Alan Clemons

10 Choke Tube Choices for 2023 Turkey Hunting

If you're looking to tweak a new or existing turkey gun setup, keep these options in mind this

Lynn Burkhead

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Ammo

Why the .308 Win. is an All-Star Hunting Cartridge

Introduced 70 years ago, the .308 Winchester remains one of the best, most versatile big-game

Richard Mann

Hornady PRC Line Redefines Precision in Modern Cartridges

Hornady's Precision Rifle Cartridges—and their predecessors—have much to offer hunters. But

Richard Mann

Field Test: Remington Premier Long Range Hunting Loads

Designed for extended shots on game, this load performs across all distances.

Adam Heggenstaller

First Look: Winchester .400 Legend Hunting Cartridges

Intended to bridge the gap between .350 Legend and .450 Bushmaster, the.400 Legend is an

Drew Warden

Budget-Friendly Turkey Loads That Still Knock Toms Dead

Eight options that get the job done and are wallet-friendly.

Lynn Burkhead

New Big-Game Hunting Cartridge from Fiocchi

Fiocchi Knock Down offers deeper penetration and flatter trajectory.

Game & Fish Staff

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Optics

How to Choose the Right Binocular for Hunting

Always and forever, a good binocular is the most important basic hunting tool.

Craig Boddington

Shooting: Find the Perfect Focal Plane

Tailor your choice of riflescope reticle—in the first or second focal plane—to your intended

Richard Mann

New for 2023: Leupold's BX-4 Range HD Rangefinding Binocular

Edge-to-edge clarity, low-light performance among the many features. Here's a video look from

Game & Fish Staff

Coolest Hunting Gear from SHOT Show 2023

New products are always are fun to see or hear about. Here are some of the coolest new hunting

Alan Clemons

New Scopes, Binos and Rangefinders for 2023

Big game spotting scopes and small binoculars loved by bowhunters fill the list of the best

Alan Clemons

5 Overlooked Keys to Know Before Buying a Riflescope

Several less obvious and often ignored riflescope features can make a big difference in your

Richard Mann

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Bows

Best Broadhead Options for Hunting Deer, Bears and Turkeys

Head Bangers: Some heads are better suited for certain types of game.

Al Raychard

Great New Compound Bows for Hunting in 2023

Bows with speeds in the 350s and new tech to reduce noise, vibration—ATA Show 2023.

Alan Clemons

5 Ways to Improve Bow Skills Before Hunting Season

Want to hone your bow-shooting proficiency before September? Here's how.

Darron McDougal

Great Buys: Compound Bows of 2023—ATA Show

If you're looking for the best affordable bows, consider one of these models for your hunting

Alan Clemons

Hunting Bows Designed for Young Archers

Check out seven models from Barnett that set a good foundation.

Game & Fish Staff

Bowhunting Industry Back to Business as ATA Show Opens

The annual Archery Trade Association trade show runs Jan. 11-13 in Indianapolis.

Lynn Burkhead

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Crossbows

Best New Crossbows for 2023: ATA Show

Crossbow technology and design continue to evolve, with faster speeds and new ideas

Alan Clemons

Gear Field Test: TenPoint Nitro 505 Crossbow

It may reach a new level of speed, but this crossbow delivers more than just fast arrows.

Brad Fenson

Innovative Bowhunting Gear That Caught Our Attention at ATA

Lucky 21: From bows to arrows and everything in between, here are some great new gear products

Lynn Burkhead

New Gear for Saddle Hunting 2022

Bowhunters have options in new saddles, climbing sticks and packs. Here's some gear to

Tony Hansen

New Hunting Arrows for 2022

Here are some of the latest arrow and bolt options for bows and crossbows for next season.

Game & Fish Staff

New Crossbows for 2022

Narrower profiles, higher speeds, and more energy in a wide range of options, prices.

Alan Clemons

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Other Hunting

Gear Essentials for Post-Rut Deer Hunting

The days are dwindling to hunt whitetails. Here are some gear choices to foster late-season

Lynn Burkhead

Game & Fish Holiday Gift Guide for Hunters and Anglers

UPDATED: Looking for a great gift to give the hunter or angler on your shopping list?

Game & Fish Staff

Gear Essentials for Peak Rut Hunting

Trail cams, boots, optics and more gear for November's peak hunting.

Lynn Burkhead

Rut Gear: What Makes a Great Hunting Boot?

Nothing ruins a hunt like poor-performing boots. Dryshod has options for a variety of

Lynn Burkhead

Gear Essentials for Hunting the Early Rut

As the rut prepares to peak, old- and new-school gear and tactics can help you score big.

Lynn Burkhead

Moultrie Mobile Edge Pro Cell Trail Cams Feature AI Capabilities

Industry-first technology helps you capture images of game species you want.

Game & Fish Staff

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Rods

Who Won Best of Show at ICAST 2023?

An innovative fishing-rod component from American Tackle Company took home the top prize.

Game & Fish Staff

ICAST 2023 Heads Full-Throttle Into Orlando

The annual sportfishing trade show unveils the latest and greatest of new fishing products.

Lynn Burkhead

Tackle Test 2023: The Best New Baitcasting Rods & Reels

Our Tackle Test team put new gear up against Florida largemouth bass.

Dr. Todd A. Kuhn

Tackle Test 2023: The Best New Spinning Rods & Reels

These rods and reels were the best performers in our annual review of bass-fishing gear.

Dr. Todd A. Kuhn

ICAST 2022 Best of Category Winners (Videos)

Here's a video roundup of the best new fishing gear unveiled at ICAST 2022 in Orlando.

Game & Fish Staff

Anglers' Choice Award Opens ICAST Fishing Show to Public

Industry-only trade show asks fishing fans to vote for the 'people's champion' new product.

Game & Fish Staff

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Reels

Best New Fishing Reels from ICAST 2023

These 19 freshwater and saltwater reels were unveiled at the annual fishing trade show in

Game & Fish Staff

ICAST 2023 Heads Full-Throttle Into Orlando

The annual sportfishing trade show unveils the latest and greatest of new fishing products.

Lynn Burkhead

Tackle Test 2023: The Best New Baitcasting Rods & Reels

Our Tackle Test team put new gear up against Florida largemouth bass.

Dr. Todd A. Kuhn

Tackle Test 2023: The Best New Spinning Rods & Reels

These rods and reels were the best performers in our annual review of bass-fishing gear.

Dr. Todd A. Kuhn

ICAST 2022 Best of Category Winners (Videos)

Here's a video roundup of the best new fishing gear unveiled at ICAST 2022 in Orlando.

Game & Fish Staff

Anglers' Choice Award Opens ICAST Fishing Show to Public

Industry-only trade show asks fishing fans to vote for the 'people's champion' new product.

Game & Fish Staff

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Baits & Lures

Beilue's Best: Downsized Bass Lures & Trends from ICAST 2023

Our "Bass Crash Course" video series host Shane Beilue checks out tackle trends seen at the

Shane Beilue

First Look: Strike King Saltwater Fishing Lures

Long known for its freshwater lures, the Strike King Lure Company now has a solid line of

Drew Warden

ICAST 2023 Heads Full-Throttle Into Orlando

The annual sportfishing trade show unveils the latest and greatest of new fishing products.

Lynn Burkhead

Return to the Old Ball & Chain?

If you haven't fished a Carolina rig lately, now's the time to revisit this timeless classic.

Glenn Walker

Just in from Japan: Heavy Soft Plastic from Makers of Senko

Bass-catching Yamatanuki, with 'one-of-a-kind quiver action,' makes debut in U.S.

Game & Fish Staff

5 Best Lures to Catch Pre-Spawn Bass

Fishing success this time of year calls for flexibility and the ability to pattern bass

Jeff Samsel

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Boats

75 Years In the Making: The Legacy of Skeeter Boats

This builder of bass, walleye and light-tackle saltwater boats connects innovation with a

Jeff Weakley

Field Test: Sionyx Nightwave Night-Navigation Marine Camera System

Boaters now have the ability to be on the water safely at night at a reasonable retail price.

Dr. Todd A. Kuhn

New from Garmin: Force Kraken Trolling Motors

The marine electronics maker expands award-winning series to a wider range of boats.

Game & Fish Staff

First Look: Old Town's New Sportsman BigWater ePDL+ 132 Fishing Kayak

With Old Town's new Sportsman ePDL+ 132, kayak anglers have never had more options or

Drew Warden

ICAST 2023 Heads Full-Throttle Into Orlando

The annual sportfishing trade show unveils the latest and greatest of new fishing products.

Lynn Burkhead

In the Market for a Used Boat? Here's What to Do

Heed this advice when considering choices to avoid a costly mistake.

Shane Beilue

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Ice Fishing

Best New Ice-Fishing Gear for 2023

Great new electronics, rods, reels, shelters and lures to maximize your hardwater efforts this

Game & Fish Staff

Field Tested: Humminbird ICE HELIX Ice-Fishing Bundles

Humminbird's extensive line offers everything a diehard ice angler could want on the hardwater.

Drew Warden

ICAST 2022 Best of Category Winners (Videos)

Here's a video roundup of the best new fishing gear unveiled at ICAST 2022 in Orlando.

Game & Fish Staff

My Picks: An Editor's List of Best New Gear at ICAST 2022

Game & Fish's Dr. Todd A. Kuhn shares his takeaways from the fishing trade show.

Dr. Todd A. Kuhn

Game & Fish Ice Fishing Gear Buyer's Guide

More than 50 cool new gear items to make your ice angling more productive.

Drew Warden

Ice-Fishing Gear Must-Haves

Manufacturers are always hard at work developing new products to make things easier for

Drew Warden

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Fly Fishing

The Dependable Dozen of Must-Have Trout Flies

These 12 flies are proven producers for a wide range of Western trout fishing scenarios.

Mike Gnatkowski

A Relaxing One-Day Float Trip: Packrafting and Fly Fishing the North Fork of the Gunnison River

If you're looking for a family-friendly adventure in the outdoors with plenty of opportunities

Jessyca Sortillon

ICAST 2022 Best of Category Winners (Videos)

Here's a video roundup of the best new fishing gear unveiled at ICAST 2022 in Orlando.

Game & Fish Staff

What to Expect from ICAST Fishing Show

The mid-summer trade show in Orlando brings us the latest and greatest in new fishing gear for

Lynn Burkhead

Tiny-Stream Trout Strategies

Fishing tiny trout waters is challenging, but over time anglers can master them with practice,

Jen Ripple

How to Tie Your Own Trout Flies

Tying your own flies isn't difficult or expensive to start; with some basic instruction and

Lynn Burkhead

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Other Fishing

Game & Fish Holiday Gift Guide for Hunters and Anglers

UPDATED: Looking for a great gift to give the hunter or angler on your shopping list?

Game & Fish Staff

Made in the Shades: Polarized Lenses Are Critical Fishing Gear

Make sure you're wearing the right pair of sunglasses to help you catch more fish.

Colin Moore

New from Garmin: Force Kraken Trolling Motors

The marine electronics maker expands award-winning series to a wider range of boats.

Game & Fish Staff

Great Father's Day Gifts for Hunters and Anglers

Here are some cool hunting and fishing gift ideas for good ol' Dad from our team of editors.

Game & Fish Staff

Field Test: Batteries Plus X2Power Lithium Pro

Our expert had these batteries in his bass boat the past year. Here are his impressions.

Dr. Todd A. Kuhn

New Gear: Women's Apparel Collection from Duck Camp

Newly launched spring line is out now; hunting gear expected in the fall.

Game & Fish Staff

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Coolers

ICAST 2022 Best of Category Winners (Videos)

Here's a video roundup of the best new fishing gear unveiled at ICAST 2022 in Orlando.

Game & Fish Staff

Anglers' Choice Award Opens ICAST Fishing Show to Public

Industry-only trade show asks fishing fans to vote for the 'people's champion' new product.

Game & Fish Staff

Who Won Best of Show at ICAST 2022? It's a Surprise!

Longshot PacBak Coolers from Alaska takes the fishing trade show's biggest prize.

Lynn Burkhead

Cool New Fishing Gear from ICAST 2022

From fishing electronics and tools, to apparel, coolers and gear boxes, there's a lot of cool

Alan Clemons

Yeti International Film Tour 2020

Buy a ticket to the 2020 Yeti Film Tour to see inspiring films from the wild, support

Game & Fish Digital Staff

First Look: Yeti V Series Cooler

Yeti blends a classic, retro-style look with modern technology.

Jessyca Sortillon

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